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Groundbreaking artists and thinkers are among those whose deaths are blamed on the illness caused by the coronavirus.

Federal monitoring began in the wake of a corruption and brutality scandal two decades ago. Critics say progress is extremely fragile and remain worried about true progress.

The three major television networks have made deals with cable and satellite providers to allow viewers to watch their favorite programs anytime they want. This new model is a response to how technology is affecting TV habits -- and represents a profound change for advertisers and programmers.

To Oscar-winning film editor Walter Murch, whose latest film is Jarhead, what you hear -- or don't hear -- is as important as what you see on the big screen.

Ed Gordon talks with jazz guitarist Kevin Eubanks. Besides heading the band on Jay Leno's Tonight Show, Eubanks has a successful jazz career of his own, and has been playing on tour with his own band for years.

Fears of a civil war rise in Bolivia, after President Carlos Mesa resigned this week amid protests. An emergency congress has been called to pick his successor. Bill Faries of The Christian Science Monitor discusses the latest developments.

Commentator Laura Lorson muses about her mother's way of talking. It's very roundabout, yet she manages to get to the point eventually.

The White House is bracing for possible indictments in the CIA leak investigation, which would come from the grand jury that has been hearing testimony since the investigation began. Most grand juries operate in secret; Larry Abramson has details on what makes them different.

The GOP-controlled Senate overwhelmingly approves a proposal calling on the Bush administration to provide Congress with more extensive reporting on the Iraq war's progress. It also demands a schedule for meeting a series of goals aimed at reducing U.S. forces in Iraq.

Wednesday night, the Chicago White Sox won their first World Series in 88 years with a 1-0 victory over the Houston Astros. Jermaine Dye, who drove in the final game's only run, was named series MVP. The White Sox swept the series in four games.